Our Recent Stories
The Woman Who Cares for Wild Animals
The photos on Jamie’s cell phone aren’t like most people’s. Between the usual shots of family and vacations there are images of an impossibly cute flying squirrel, a woodchuck snacking on lettuce, a...
The Healing Power of Walking a Dog
Every day, Anthony goes over to Peter and Diane’s house to see their Susie. Anthony and Susie go for a walk, Anthony gives Susie a kiss or two, and he returns her home, making sure to put her leash...
The Power-Lifting Community with a Heart for Pets
To say that Surge to New Levels Gym in Carol Stream is an animal-friendly gym is a bit of an understatement. Not only can the 400-some-odd members of this 12,000-square-foot gym bring their pets...
Returning a Beaver to Health and Home
It was an odd question. “Should we be able to walk up to a beaver?” the caller to Anderson Humane’s wildlife department asked. His name was Jake, he was a farmer, and he and his girlfriend had a...
How to Keep Your Pets Safe From Summer Threats
The livin’ may be easy in the summertime, as the song goes, but unfortunately that’s not always the case for your pets. Summer brings some unique challenges to their health – from fireworks to...
58 Pet Adoptions to Celebrate 5 Years of Partnership
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in North Aurora, a line of people holding purple Anderson Humane folders quickly formed outside the Pet Supplies Plus store. There were families and couples and people...
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